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title: "CEFAS25-33 Contract for Illumina sequencing consumables"
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# CEFAS25-33 Contract for Illumina sequencing consumables

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7a05149-f65d-4f02-8783-3a89736ffd63

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), based in Lowestoft, UK, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "CEFAS25-33 Contract for Illumina sequencing consumables." This contract, under industry category 38000000 (Laboratory, optical and precision equipment), involves the provision of Illumina sequencing consumables for spatial transcriptomics analysis. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method known as a single tender action (below threshold). The tender process concluded on 28 February 2025, with the contract starting on 1 March 2025 and ending on 31 March 2025, covering locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom with a value of £57,334.2 GBP. The award was published on 19 March 2025, detailing Illumina Cambridge as the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory consumables, particularly those specialising in sequencing products. Companies that can provide high-quality laboratory equipment and supplies are well-placed to compete for such contracts in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity, as the procurement process is designed to support SME participation. Engaging in such tenders can lead to establishing long-term business relationships with government organisations and expanding business reach to various global locations.

## Notice

Provision of Illumina Sequencing consumables used for spatial transcriptomics analysis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa9cbba9-55f4-4c02-b871-52f8c25b7a81 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,334 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,778 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa9cbba9-55f4-4c02-b871-52f8c25b7a81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa9cbba9-55f4-4c02-b871-52f8c25b7a81
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/755aaa0c-2be7-4da1-a1dc-c04710591fbd
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v3

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